San Francisco Adopts Green Building Ordinance

The City of San Francisco has adopted a Green Building Ordinance, requiring all new city construction projects, renovations, and additions to achieve a LEED^® Silver or higher rating. “This ordinance will translate into millions in savings on future operational costs,” said Jared Blumenfeld, director of the San Francisco Department of the Environment. Nine other cities have passed similar laws: “We look forward to more cities following their leadership,” said U.S. Green Building Council president and CEO Rick Fedrizzi.